Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Buster Jackson out of business. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
26 |
Psychologically damaged by Buster Jackson's time in the scouts. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buster Jackson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
31 |
Buster Jackson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
5 |
32 |
A police detective or rival criminal forces Buster Jackson to flee and vows to hunt Buster Jackson down. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
6 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
34 |
Buster Jackson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
34 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
7 |
38 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Buster Jackson has become Buster Jackson's superior. |
8 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
40 |
Buster Jackson is chosen to represent Buster Jackson's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
8 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
44 |
Returned to Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
10 |
48 |
Buster Jackson accepted an offer of inducements to betray Buster Jackson's faith. Gain 280,000 in cash. |
11 |
48 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
51 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buster Jackson's Contacts or Allies betrays Buster Jackson, ending Buster Jackson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
12 |
51 |
Switched to Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
53 |
Opponents of Buster Jackson's belief system ambush Buster Jackson. |
12 |
53 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
53 |
Retired. |
13 |
57 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |